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Pao de Queijo

Crispy Pao de Queijo: Your New Favorite Cheese Snack!

Delicious Pão de Queijo, a gluten-free Brazilian cheese bread, perfect for snacks or appetizers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Brazilian
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups tapioca flour
  • 1 cup whole milk can substitute with unsweetened plant-based milk
  • 2 large eggs can substitute with flaxseed meal mixed with water
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil can substitute with melted butter
For the Cheese Mixture
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese can omit for lighter texture
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt kosher or sea salt preferred
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder can substitute with onion powder or omit

Equipment

  • blender
  • mini muffin pans
  • oven

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and coat mini muffin pans with non-stick spray.
  2. Blend the tapioca flour, whole milk, eggs, vegetable oil, cheddar, mozzarella, salt, and garlic powder in a blender until smooth.
  3. Pour the batter into prepared muffin pans, filling each well about ¾ full.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 19-20 minutes until golden brown and puffed up.
  5. Cool in the pans for a few minutes before removing and serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Room temperature ingredients yield a better batter. Avoid overbaking to keep a light texture. Experiment with cheese varieties for unique flavors.

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